The new chair is a partner at Mourant.

Tim Morgan, who is a partner at offshore law firm Mourant, has been elected to chair the Jersey Funds Association.

Since 2003 Morgan has advised promoters, investors, boards, regulators and service providers across asset classes, including private equity, credit, real estate, hedge and liquid securities. 

Also appointed to the committee are Michael Johnson, who has been appointed as vice chair and who heads one of the largest fund services businesses in the island, as well as a number of other appointments to ensure that the committee reflects the different aspects of the developing funds industry. Chris Marshall continues as treasurer, Niamh Lalor as chair of the legal and regulatory subcommittee, Martin Paul as the chair of education and Steve Cartwright as the chair of the marketing subcommittee. Caroline Harrington also remains as Secretary.